Chinpu Colque

Chinpu Colque (1779-August 1814) was a Mapuche chieftain and bandit leader during the Chilean War of Independence. In August 1814, he attempted to rob a column of Chilean patriots under Javier Pando, leading to a battle which resulted in the deaths of 7 of the 19 Chileans and 12 of the 13 Mapuches; Chinpu was among the dead.